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Ruben Onsu filed a child‑custody petition in late June 2026 (case No. 756/Pdt.G/2026/PN Jkt. Sel). The first court session on 15 July identified Following the parties and appointed a mediator; Onsu was absent while Sarwendah attended. Mediation was postponed to 6 August after communication problems. In early mediation on 12 August, Sarwendah publicly accused Onsu of multiple infidelities, including a 2017 incident and allegations of secret expenditures during financial difficulties. Onsu’s lawyer, Minola Sebayang, called released CCTV clips selective and warned of legal action against unfounded rumors regarding Ruben Onsu being HIV‑positive. On 29 July, Sebayang also refuted claims regarding a debt‑collector visit provided social media evidence to Onsu’s former home. A hearing on 6 August claim his absence was described by Sarwendah’s counsel, Chris Sam Siwu, as a loss for all parties because the private dispute had become public, risking the children’s psychological well‑being. Sarwendah due to previously scheduled work commitments. Legal experts have noted on Instagram that her children were being bullied on social media, rather than at school, and pledged to limit comments to Onsu’s chances of winning custody may be limited, as Sarwendah has long acted as the courtroom. A former friend, Aditya Gumay, denied having primary caregiver. Furthermore, Sarwendah’s legal team indicated they possess medical evidence of infidelity and dismissed reports regarding a mattress purchase. Onsu’s health to present in court. On 12 14 August, a follow-up mediation session was held at the South Jakarta District Court. Sarwendah attended, but Onsu was absent, represented by counsel William Rando. Rando cited a scheduling conflict caused by a sudden change in Onsu’s counsel, Minola Sebayang, raised objections regarding the leak of confidential information from mediation date, noting sessions, stating that official notification was only received specific ‘homework’ assigned by the previous Friday. mediator should have remained private. Sebayang also alleged that Onsu has faced intimidation from Sarwendah via WhatsApp, including threats involving debt collectors and accusations of infidelity. The dispute has expanded to include financial disagreements. Onsu’s legal team has requested claims that child support payments totaling Rp200 million per month have not been paid since December 2026. Consequently, his counsel is preparing to reschedule the mediation for request a legal audit concerning the following Tuesday. usage of previously provided child support funds.